Use the UP/DOWN buttons to navigate through the menu items. You can select an item by pressing the "MENU" button.

This is critical. Adjustments made in the secret menu are temporary until they are "written" to the internal memory by pressing the + or - key on Menu 124.

While there are dozens of alignment settings (many of which relate to voltages and calibration points), a few specific menu items have become legendary in the TS-2000 community. These are the changes that owners most frequently seek out.

For nearly two decades, the Kenwood TS-2000 has enjoyed a legendary status among amateur radio operators. Dubbed the "Swiss Army Knife" of radios, this all-in-one HF/VHF/UHF base station—complete with satellite operation capability, a built-in 6m and 70cm module, and a 1.2 GHz option—offers an astounding feature set. However, beneath its robust exterior lies a mysterious layer rarely discussed in the standard user manual: the (often called the Hidden Menu, Service Menu, or Adjustment Menu).

The Kenwood TS-2000 is a popular ham radio transceiver, and like many other devices, it has a hidden menu that provides access to advanced settings and features. Here's a summary of the secret menu and how to access it:

Press and hold the [PRE] button while powering on the radio.

Making changes here without proper RF measurement equipment and the official service manual can permanently damage the transceiver or cause it to operate outside legal frequency limits. 2. Demo / Diagnostic Mode

Before diving into the dangerous service menu, ensure you've maximized the standard system.

Consider this real-world example: Your TS-2000 is 15 years old. You notice that when net control transmits a steady carrier on 14.200 MHz, your S-meter reads S7. Your friend’s Icom reads S9+10. Meanwhile, your transmitted audio sounds slightly pinched.

Before changing any value in the secret menu, write down the original setting. There is no "undo" button other than a Full Reset , which will erase all your manual calibrations.

For digital modes (like FT8), many users struggle with audio muting. Ensure Menu 50F is set to 1200bps and Menu 55 (Packet Mode) is OFF to unmute the audio on pin 11.